cr4x4cruiser
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When we got the Monty we realized the spare tire carrier was held on with nothing more than a piece of bent wire. Further, when we removed the three pieces of the spare tire cover set - to inspect and clean the tire & carrier - we realized there was a fair amount of movement. Even though the factory did put some rubber material inside the cover it was probably at the end of its life cycle. We knew a simple fix was available...
A trip to HD yielded us the parts we needed;
1 pkg: 'EVERBILT' #100 698 Vinyl Bumpers [clear, self-adhesive, 3/4" Square x 3/8" Tall] > 12 pieces per pkg. [under $3.00]
1 pkg: 'Master Lock' #124T Locks, w/ matching keys for both locks > 2 pieces per pkg. [under $6.00]
You'll find both products in the Hardware section...
A] Make sure the backside of the top and bottom cover halves are clean, and devoid of any grease/ oil/ polish/ wax.
B] A total of 4 each Bumpers will be used on each half...
C] 2 Bumpers go on either side of the latching sections [top]... center each Bumper between the latch mount and the outside face, about 1/2" from the leading edge.
D] 2 Bumpers go on either side of the clamping sections [bottom]... center each Bumper between the clamp mount and the outside face, about 1/2" from the leading edge.
See pictures for a better understanding of their respective placement...
E] These Vinyl Bumpers, WHEN USED WITH A STOCK SIZE TIRE, will eliminate most any flex in these two halves.
F] There is much more tension on the locking clamp now...
G] The lock is not a theft deterrent, it is simply something superior to a rusty bent piece of wire.
** I might just go back and use the remaining 4 Vinyl Bumpers - by placing them on the sides of the two halves, about dead-center with the logo... it probably would not hurt, and it will likely help spread out the load/ stress on the covers.
*** Note; I could not find another similar posting for such... if there is, sorry for the repeat.
A trip to HD yielded us the parts we needed;
1 pkg: 'EVERBILT' #100 698 Vinyl Bumpers [clear, self-adhesive, 3/4" Square x 3/8" Tall] > 12 pieces per pkg. [under $3.00]
1 pkg: 'Master Lock' #124T Locks, w/ matching keys for both locks > 2 pieces per pkg. [under $6.00]
You'll find both products in the Hardware section...
A] Make sure the backside of the top and bottom cover halves are clean, and devoid of any grease/ oil/ polish/ wax.
B] A total of 4 each Bumpers will be used on each half...
C] 2 Bumpers go on either side of the latching sections [top]... center each Bumper between the latch mount and the outside face, about 1/2" from the leading edge.
D] 2 Bumpers go on either side of the clamping sections [bottom]... center each Bumper between the clamp mount and the outside face, about 1/2" from the leading edge.
See pictures for a better understanding of their respective placement...
E] These Vinyl Bumpers, WHEN USED WITH A STOCK SIZE TIRE, will eliminate most any flex in these two halves.
F] There is much more tension on the locking clamp now...
G] The lock is not a theft deterrent, it is simply something superior to a rusty bent piece of wire.
** I might just go back and use the remaining 4 Vinyl Bumpers - by placing them on the sides of the two halves, about dead-center with the logo... it probably would not hurt, and it will likely help spread out the load/ stress on the covers.
*** Note; I could not find another similar posting for such... if there is, sorry for the repeat.
